driver fatigue

AI technology helps fleet managers detect drowsy drivers

Drowsiness while driving is a critical risk, contributing to thousands of crashes and hundreds of deaths each year, with drowsy drivers being three times more likely to cause accidents. To mitigate these scenarios fleet managers have turned to artificial intelligence to monitor driver fatigue over the road.

A newly launched Drowsiness Detection technology by Samsara, tested by 50 early adopters since July, is now available industry-wide and shows a 77% success rate in identifying drowsy driving...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/ai-technology-helps-fleet-managers-detect-drowsy-drivers

J. J. Keller launches VideoProtects platform on Geotab Marketplace

JJ Keller releases VideoProtects driver monitoring system to Geotab Marketplace

In late December, J. J. Keller & Associates acquired VideoProtects, a small but influential cloud-based video technology provider. Founded and built by Michael Nalepka, John Moscatelli and Gene Emory, the VideoProtects from J. J. Keller product is software-as-a-service that connects fleets to VideoProtects’ onboard cameras and proprietary AI technology that records trigger-based events and recognizes driver fatigue, tailgating, forward collision warnings and other risky driving behaviors.

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https://www.freightwaves.com/news/j-j-keller-launches-videoprotects-platform-on-geotab-marketplace

5 healthy snacks for truckers on the road

Truckers rely on healthy snacks for long days.

Truck drivers need to be alert and focused for long periods of time. A few minutes spent preparing these healthy snacks before drivers’ shifts can help them stay energized and satisfied while saving them money on the road. 

Fruit

Fruit contains many vitamins and minerals that can give drivers the energy they need to get through a long day. According to the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, eating plenty of fruit can help lower the risk of heart disease and stroke while positively...

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House Democrats propose delay of hours-of-service rules

The newly minted hours-of-service (HOS) final rule will require an extensive safety review that would delay the effective date of the rules by up to 18 months or even longer if Democrats on Capitol Hill have their way.

A “comprehensive review” of the final rule, which became official on Monday and is currently scheduled to go into effect on Sept. 29, was included in the Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America (INVEST in America) Act, a five-year, $494...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/house-democrats-propose-delay-of-hours-of-service-rules